Question

How does this map help explain why the Phoenicians became such skilled sailors and traders?

Answer 1

Phoenicians became such skilled sailors and traders because of its location advantage.

Phoenicia was located near the Mediterranean sea which made them a great marine civilisation.

They were at the centre of spiritual and religious activities with centres like Tyre, Sidon, Balbek etc.

These centres made them excellent middlemen for trade.

Answer 2

We have been given a map and asked to answer a question based on that map.

The question given to us is how the map helps us to understand how or why the Phoenician become such excellent traders and sailors.

The answer to the question is (D.)

The map shows the extensive trade routes which show the exodus of the Phoenician